Race to the Rescue

Hosted by Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue in collaboration with Highland Trail Running and the Cape George Trail Association.

Trail Race Overview

Join us for a scenic and challenging trail race along the stunning Cape George Trails in Nova Scotia! Choose between a 10K or 21K trail run that winds through coastal forest, rugged terrain, and breathtaking ocean views. Whether you're an experienced trail runner or new to trail running, this race offers something for everyone.

This event is a fundraiser for Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue (SAGSAR), with a portion of proceeds going to support the Cape George Trail Association.

A little bit about SAGSAR:

Strait Area Ground Search and Rescue (SAGSAR) is a fully volunteer-run, non-profit organization committed to delivering the highest level of response when someone goes missing in a wilderness setting. We cover the largest geographic area of any SAR team in Nova Scotia. Our dedicated volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Guided by the SAR motto, "so others may live," every donation we receive directly supports our ability to mobilize, reach remote areas, and assist those in need.

Race information

September 20, 2025

Start Time: 8:30AM

Distance Options

10KM & 265 M elevation: North Shore Fire Hall to Cape George Lighthouse

21KM & 720 M elevation: North Shore Fire Hall, looping back along the lowering Heritage and Goat trail, then ending at the Cape George Lighthouse

The course map (created by local artist and SAGSAR member Heather Gabriel Smith!) and elevation can be found on the SAGSAR website: https://sagsar.wordpress.com/race-to-the-rescue/

Bib pick-ups:

Friday September 19, 2025: 5:00-7:00PM at Coastal Chiropractic

Saturday September 20, 2025: 7:30-8:15AM at North Shore Fire Hall

Race Day Schedule:

8:30AM: 10KM and 21KM Race Start

11:00AM: Awards

Course Information

There will be two aid stations along the course for the 21KM, and one for the 10KM. The aid stations will have water and a first aid provider. This will be a manually timed race. There will be transport available from the finish line (Cape George Lighthouse) to the start (North Shore Fire Hall)No dogs allowed during the race but welcome at the finish line!

Donation Options

Not interested in running the race but want to donate? We have other options!

If you aren’t able to run but would still like to donate you can utilize the peer-to-peer fundraising option within Race Roster registration and sponsor a runner, or head over to our website or on the left side of this page and click the ‘donate’ button!

OR

T-shirts can also be purchased through the 'store' button on the right hand side of this page! Any proceeds from the t-shirt sales will go directly to our team.

A special thank you to the North Shore Volunteer Department for letting us utilize their space!